Savory Brown Rice

A side dish for meat and seafood.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons butter or 2  tablespoons margarine
• 1⁄2 yellow onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 green bell peppers or 1⁄2 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1  celery rib, sliced
• 1  cup long grain brown rice
• 2  cups chicken broth or 2  cups vegetable broth
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried marjoram, crumbled
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
•  fresh ground black pepper
• 1⁄4 cup  minced fresh parsley

Directions

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.
2. Add in vegetables; stir/saute until slightly soft, about 6 minutes.
3. Stir in rice; add broth and seasonings, except parsley; bring to a boil.
4. Decrease heat to low; cook, covered, until liquid is absorbed, about 45-50 minutes.
5. Stir in parsley; serve.